I just purchased a 5'1 Vader with FCS2 Reactor tri fin config - medium. The retailer recommended the Reactors in tri fin. Im' looking forward to getting out this week. I'll use the tri fin for now, but I always leaned to quads on my kite-surfboards. It's easy enough to buy some quad rears if I decid...

I read through all the forums, talked to the shops that sell FireWire...Which to buy, Vader or Evo? There seems like no “best” answer. Like all gear it depends on the conditions and what I’m looking to do with it. I weigh in at 160 lbs / @ 70kg, ride strapless in everything from small to med waves (...

I've spent lot's of time on my first gen 2013 Airush Cypher 5'6. I learned how to ride strapless on the board and it's been my go to board ever since. I can usually get going on it with my Airush Lithium 12 m in about 12-13 knots..all the way up to my 7 m Airush Wave lit. When it's windy I'll take o...

right of way comes out of other wind sports in kiteboarding you want to use your indicator to tell the other guy if you are going downwind or upwind. Keep your kite high if you want to go upwind, keep it low if you want to go downwind. You do this before you get close as an indicator, not just righ...

... Every day I look at his empty chair and wonder how could this happened? He was riding a bike 30km every second day. Experienced sailor in his 40's. As well, a father of two. Non smoker. It takes More than just exercise ; to ward-off heart disease . You can't eat massive amounts of salt, because...

I can't comment on the front zip, but I've watched many of my friends struggle to get in an out of one. Like someone mentioned, what's more important is fit and quality. Make sure the seams are taped if it's your cold water suit. I have an NP 5/4 Edge back zip. It's an average high quality suit, dec...

My friend's Dynabar rope slider broke and had to self rescue in. To avoid this, I always check my slider line for wear and recently replaced it with 3/16's Amsteel Dyneema (green line in photo). At $1.08 per foot (US) I always buy extra and keep it my bag. But what if the line does break, albeit unl...

I bought a new Airush Smart Bar a few months ago - 2014 closeout. I noticed while flying my 12 Airush Lithium the kite wants to pull down (toward the water) on one tack - port. It's little more than subtle but not a control issue. On the other tack it flies fine. I contacted the dealer and he said I...